Weather Apprentice()

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WEATHER APPRENTICEThe weather affects nearly every aspect of our daily lives, and most people listen to weather reports on the radio or watch weather presentations on TV. Weather also affects nearly every type of military operation, and Air Force weather personnel are stationed around the world to support Air Force and Army operations.Weather Apprentices analyze weather conditions, prepare forecasts, issue weather warnings and brief weather information to pilots. To become an Air Force weather apprentice, you will receive college-level instruction on the basic principles of meteorology that include how to analyze and forecast weather elements such as clouds, visibility, winds, atmospheric pressure and many other parameters. Your instruction will also show you how to read and interpret weather satellite imagery, climatology reports, computerized weather prediction models and Doppler weather radar imagery. You will also learn how to operate a weather radar console and a high-frequency pilot-to-metro radio.The typical weather apprentice works at one of eight operational weather squadrons located throughout the world. There you will be responsible for forecasting the weather for multiple Air Force bases and Army posts in your geographical region. Once you complete your initial operational weather squadron assignment, you will be eligible for an assignment to a combat weather team supporting an Air Force flying wing or an Army aviation or ground combat unit. At that time, you may also be eligible to volunteer for weather parachutist duty with a special operations or Army unit. The weather can determine the success of any military operation, and weather apprentices play an important role in supporting our war fighters - a challenging and rewarding job in support of the Air Force mission.Benefits include:- Education assistance- Specialized Weather Technology training- 30-days of vacation with pay each year, starting with your first year- Comprehensive medical and dental care for you, your spouse and children- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K)- Low-cost life insurance- Tax-free housing and food allowances- Opportunity for regular promotions based on skills, abilities, time in service and time in grade- Excellent retirement program after 20 years of continuous serviceAll Air Force careers fields are based on qualifications and job availability.Do you want to learn more about this job? Please click "Apply" to request an info pack.

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Job Created: Mon Nov 02 2009 10:46:16 AM
Last Modified: Mon Nov 02 2009 10:46:16 AM